1 lb. dried black beans, soaked
2 qt. water
1 med. onion, chopped
2 lg. cloves garlic, crushed but whole
3 c. chopped onion
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. olive or vegetable oil
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 sweet red pepper
2 to 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

Place drained beans, water, medium onion and 2 crushed cloves of garlic in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, saute 3 cups onion, chopped garlic and pepper in oil until soft. Stir this into the beans with the salt, pepper and oregano. Cover and simmer 1 hour longer or until the beans are very tender. Char the red peppers on all sides (over gas flame or under a broiler). Let cool in a paper bag, peel and seed. Reserve half for garnish, shop the rest. Add chopped pepper, 2 tablespoons vinegar and more water if necessary. Simmer 15 minutes more, adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with red pepper and sour cream or plain yogurt.